Unit Title: The World in the Contemporary Era Grade Level(s): 11-12 Subject/Topic Area(s): Social Studies Key Words: Terrorism, Middle East, proxy wars Designed by: Cooper Lavigne Time Frame: School District: RSU #9 School:
Brief Summary of Unit
Students will learn about key events that took place in the 20th century that have served
to shape modern Middle Eastern societies. Students will be expected to come away with
the understanding that the issue of global terrorism is complex and lacks an obvious
course of action from the international community. With that in mind students will still
be asked to consider the numerous social and political ramifications of each policy
decision and develop their own opinion. Student’s policy decision must be informed
through historical context or must offer a compelling reasoning to deviate from history.
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Unit Title: The World in the Contemporary Era
Grade Level(s): 11-12
Subject/Topic Area(s): Social Studies
Key Words: Terrorism, Middle East, proxy wars
Designed by: Cooper Lavigne Time Frame:
School District: RSU #9 School:
Brief Summary of Unit
to shape modern Middle Eastern societies. Students will be expected to come away with
the understanding that the issue of global terrorism is complex and lacks an obvious
course of action from the international community. With that in mind students will still
be asked to consider the numerous social and political ramifications of each policy
decision and develop their own opinion. Student’s policy decision must be informed
through historical context or must offer a compelling reasoning to deviate from history.